Predictions of biodiversity response to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

Watkinson, A. R., Freckleton, R. P., Robinson, R. A. and Sutherland, W. J. (2000) Predictions of biodiversity response to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Science, 289 (5484). pp. 1554-1557. ISSN 1095-9203

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Abstract

We simulated the effects of the introduction of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant (GMHT) crops on weed populations and the consequences for seed-eating birds. We predict that weed populations might be reduced to low levels or practically eradicated, depending on the exact form of management. Consequent effects on the local use of fields by birds might be severe, because such reductions represent a major loss of food resources. The regional impacts of GMHT crops are shown to depend on whether the adoption of GMHT crops by farmers covaries with current weed levels.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas
Depositing User:	Rachel Snow
Date Deposited:	07 Apr 2011 10:56
Last Modified:	11 Aug 2023 12:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/28396
DOI:	10.1126/science.289.5484.1554

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